Community

News or posts involving the wider community. e.g open days, engagement with other groups etc

Windy Forest Schools

by | 2 Feb 2016 | Community, Curriculum, Facilities, Kingfishers, Parents, Trips

Children in Kingfisher Class got to go on their second session of Forest Schools but this time it was very windy but not cold. The children remembered the Forest Schools rules and followed them. The children worked in groups to make dens and even had their snack in their dens. The children explored the forest, finding […]

Forest Schools

by | 1 Jan 2016 | Community, Curriculum, Facilities, Kingfishers, Parents, School Events, Trips

The children in Kingfisher Class braved the cold weather today for their first Forest Schools session with Orchard Barns. The children built dens, climbed trees, made mud pies and searched for bugs. The children had lots of fun, learning and exploring in the outside environment. Thank you Orchard Barns for letting us join your Forest Schools sessions.

Magic Ian

by | 12 Dec 2015 | Community, Facilities, Kingfishers, School Events, Trips

ABC Pre – school invited the children in Kingfisher Class to see ‘Magic Ian’. Magic Ian was very funny and he did lots of magic tricks. The children in Kingfisher Class could not stop laughing. Thank you ABC Pre – school for inviting us, we had lots of fun.    

Hedgehog Rescue

by | 12 Dec 2015 | Community, Swans

When Swans class were walking back to school after singing to the community, eagle-eyed Archie spotted a little creature on the path. After realising that she was too small to be out alone, Mrs Bilner brought the little hedgehog into the school and kept her warm. All the children had the opportunity of seeing ‘Silver’ […]

Carol Singing to the Community

by | 12 Dec 2015 | Community, Swans

Mrs Bilner & Mrs Marshall took Swans Class to the Parish Rooms to sing carols to the community. They sang numerous carols both traditional and new ones to the community who were enjoying their Christmas lunch.  

JRSO’s Speed Check

by | 11 Nov 2015 | Community, JRSO, School Events, Swans, Visitors

The JRSO’s attended the speed check with the Community Speed Awareness Team on Wednesday. The JRSO’s wrote down the registration numbers of the cars which went past. They kept an eye on the speed camera to see if the cars were speeding. The JRSOs really enjoyed it and caught two cars speeding!

Traffic Survey

by | 11 Nov 2015 | Community, Curriculum, Kingfishers, School Events, Trips

Kingfisher Class walked to the village green to conduct a survey of the traffic. The children were very excited and waited patiently for vehicles to go pass, listening carefully. When they saw a vehicle they made a mark on their chart. They saw cars, lorries, vans and buses. When they got back to school the […]

Transport Challenge Afternoon

by | 11 Nov 2015 | Community, Curriculum, Facilities, Kingfishers, Parents, School Events, Visitors

Today the children in the Kingfisher class and their family member took part in the transport challenge afternoon. They designed their vehicle and used lots of recycled materials to create it. When they had finished they had to evaluate their vehicle.  The children really enjoyed the afternoon and I think the adults did too! The […]

Brightness Day

by | 11 Nov 2015 | Classes, Community, Fundraising, Kingfishers, Owls, Parents, School Events, Swans, Woodpeckers

The JRSO’s have planned  a ‘Brightness Day’ on Friday 27th November 2015 to inform children how important it is to be safe and to be seen, in the winter months. Please encourage your child to come to school in the brightest clothes they have, we are asking for a donation of £1 per child for […]

Fantastic Fireworks!!

by | 11 Nov 2015 | Community, Fundraising, PTA

Saturday Evening saw the Annual Community Firework Event taking place at the school.  Live music, a hog roast,  fantastic firework display, roaring bonfire and many hundreds of people of all ages attending, helped to create a happy, positive and vibrant atmosphere in the school grounds. Many thanks to those involved in organising the evening, helping out on […]

Spectacular Fireworks

by | 11 Nov 2014 | Community, PTA

A huge big thank you to all the members of the PTA and their partners who organised and ran the most successful firework evening! The whole event was extremely well organised and very enjoyable and I believe over 700 people came to enjoy!! The food was excellent, the fireworks to music an amazing sight and […]

Ipswich Town Football Season Tickets Auction

by | 11 Nov 2014 | Community, Fundraising

Thank you to everyone who put in a bid for the season tickets—I am thrilled to say that Mr. Bloomfield purchased them for an amazingly generous amount, with the money going towards the library fundraising. In addition to this generosity, Mr. Bloomfield has said that he can only use the tickets for a few matches […]